Wednesday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd

This clas will teach you all the basics for making your first quilt from start to finish. From pressing to borders you'll learn it all. Whether you've never made a quilt before or you want to freshen up on the fundamentals, this class is for you.

Tuesday, September 22nd

FEATHERED STAR
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Fee: $35

I've always loved the feathered Star and this one is stunning. Come with me to work on this paper pieced beauty. This pattern is perfect for paper piecing because your stars will have perfect points every time!

Tuesday, September 29th

Need some extra time and instruction on a project? Stumped on the next step of something you started? Join Daniela and get the help you need with those WIP's (Work-in-progress). Thsis is a free form class that you can bring your own project and work at your own pace!

Saturday, September 26th

CHARISMA
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Instructor: Cindy Jahnke
Fee: $45

Charisma is a fun quilt. Can you find the block unit? Once you find it, you will see how easy this quilt will go together. The shabby chic fabrics or that pile of lovely fat quarters will make this quilt pop. Bring a friend and make a day of it.

Wednesday, September 9th & 16th

In this class the sutdent will learn how to smock, from the preparation of tying off the pleated fabric to reading the graph and learning the different smocking stitches. Basic smocking stitches and simple flower embellishments will be learned in this class. $5 kit fee. Available in class.

Thursday, September 3rd, 10th & 17th

Learn more advanced techniques for sewing clothing and crafts. We will discuss when to use certain interfacings, matching plaids and stripes, and directional fabrics. Learn when to clip inner curves, when to notch outer curves, trim corners properly, stay-stitching, reinforced stitching, ease-stitching (for set in sleeves), under-stitching, princess seams, and sew a curved piece of fabric to a straight piece of fabric. Hand sewing: Hand-make thread eyes, attaching hooks and eyes, buttonhole placement, and sew on snaps.

Sept 18th & Sept 19th

Learn quilting and embroidery techniques and how to apply them to creating quilt blocks, mini zippered bags, greeting cards, gift tags, and even a snow globe! A fun hands-on team-sewing experience.

EL CAMINO REAL - BLOCK OF THE MONTH
MONTH 8

From Nancy Rink, this quilt pairs her flair for color with prints inspired by California's rich history, a blend of Spanish Mexican and Native American traditions. Bright color and intricate motifs echo the decorative tile work of El Camino Real (The King's Highway) and the architecture of the region. The finished quilt measures 94 1/2" x 114"

We reserve the right to substitue fabrics based on availabilty.

Class Policy:

Class Policy

The class fee must be collected when you sign up for the class to guarantee your seat. Each fee is listed next to the class listing.

If you cannot attend a class for which you have registered you must let us know 7 days prior to class time. We will be happy to refund you class fee and/or register you in another class.

If you cancel after the 7-day time allowance, up until the day of the class, your class fee is nonrefundable.

A minimum of 3 students is required for class. If this requirement is not met, usually the class will be canceled and you will be refunded your class fee.

Mary Jo's' reserves the right to cancel classes for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your class fee.

There are no refunds on class fees for 'Special Event' teachers/classes within 30 days of class date unless we can fill your spot with another person. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Quilting Classes

Saturday, August 1st & August 8th

Gather all those T-shirts you just can't throw away and make a memory quilt. You will learn how to prep our shirts, plan your layout, and put them together. Your quilt will be unique keepsake that you can enjoy for years to come!

Sunday, August 2nd, 9th, & 16th

This class will teach you all the basics for making your first quilt from start to finish. From pressing to binding you will learn it all. Whether you've never made a quilt before or you want to freshen up on the fundamentals, this class is for you.

Tuesday, August 4th

GREY MATTERS
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Fee: $35

Clean lines and a restrained palette make this quilt a stylish focal piece for any space. This project will be done lickety split using a fresh new piecing method. I was pleasantly at how little time it took to complete this quilt top, you will be too.

Tuesday, August 11th

Half square triangles make this quilt fast and easy. No Y seams to worry about. This will be one of your favorite quilts to make.

Tuesday, August 18th

SQUARE DANCE
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Fee: $35

Looking for a new way to use a layer cake? Don't want to chop up your large print fabrics? Then I've got the perfect pattern for you. Grab your favorite layer cake or large print fabrics and join me for a "Square Dance".

Tuesday, August 25th

Need some extra time and instruction on a project? Stumped on the next step of something you started? Join Daniela and get the help you need with those WIP's (Work-in-progress). This is a free form class that you can bring your own project and work at your own pace!

Sewing

Wednesday, August 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th

If you have always wanted to learn to sew, now is your chance! Mary Jo's is offering hands on sewing classes that will get you comfortable with all the basics of sewing. This class is great for first timers as well as those who just need to revisit the fundamentals.

In this 4 part class you will learn.

sewing machine maintenance

tools of the trade

pattern layout

fabric selection

cutting

matching repeat patterns

darts, gathers, easing, zippers, tucks & pleats.

Thursday, August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

If you have always wanted to learn to sew, now is your chance! Mary Jo's is offering hands on sewing classes that will get you comfortable with all the basics of sewing. This class is great for first timers as well as those who just need to revisit the fundamentals.

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Mary Jo’s Business Philosophy...We were recently asked, How do we keep our prices so low?This is the answer…In 1951 when Mary Jo's Cloth Store first opened, Mary Jo made a promise to keep prices affordable. Her goal was to be able to serve a Grandmother making a dress or quilt for her grandchild or a young Mother who needed to make affordable clothes for her children. Since the beginning Mary Jo has held tightly to this philosophy. Over the years her business has grown, the location has changed and people come from all corners of the globe to shop. "Mary Jo's Cloth Store" has been doing mail order for many years and has now launched an online component that will serve her customers easily and still be very affordable. It is important to Mary Jo that she continues to bring her customers the highest quality fabric at the lowest price. So in answer to the question “How does Mary Jo's Cloth Store keep their prices so low?” Simple, it is because we have a lower profit margin and a high volume. So the more you shop, the more you save! Log on to check out our fabrics and notions at www.maryjos.com

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